193: The way to form a pill, the magic of refining

Lin Yongmao was stunned not because the fisherwoman's price was too high, but because it was too low!

So many spiritual plants, and many of them even second-tier spiritual plants, only cost seven hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

Seeing this, Lin Yongmao said, "Alright, I'll take them all."

Lin Yongmao took out some Jade Boxes, put some of the cultivable spiritual plants into them, and then stored them in his Storage Pouch.

Then he took out seven hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones and handed them to the fisherwoman.

Seeing Lin Yongmao's generous offer, the fisherwoman's face was beaming with smiles. She had thought Lin Yongmao would continue to bargain down the price. "Fellow Daoist, I am responsible for purchasing spiritual plants collected by various Hunting Demon Teams during their hunting expeditions and selling them here. If Fellow Daoist needs them, I can reserve them all for you."

Lin Yongmao chatted with the fisherwoman for a while and learned that her name was Xu Yue. Because she was not skilled in fighting, she had never left East Sea City and only traded spiritual plants here.

Lin Yongmao and Xu Yue agreed that he would also come to purchase her spiritual plants in the future, and she only needed to buy them from the various Hunting Demon Teams.

East Sea City was truly different. If it were in other regions, someone unskilled in fighting would never be able to do this kind of spiritual plant trading business; they would have been devoured until not even bones were left.

Of course, Xu Yue might also have a backer.

Lin Yongmao was overjoyed, not expecting that the Spirit Medicine for refining Spirit Concentration Pill was almost complete.

Clear Heart Grass, Mystic Marrow Liquid, sea heart grass, jade coral...

Only one five-colored lotus was missing!

He knew about the five-colored lotus, but he would have to compete with the major Hunting Demon Teams in East Sea City, and the competition was truly fierce.

This was a headache.

Lin Yongmao did not want to take risks, but the five-colored lotus was indeed the spiritual plant he needed.

With the five-colored lotus, he could refine the [Spirit Concentration Pill], and enough Medicinal Pills could help his Family Cultivate a large number of Golden Core Stage Cultivators.

The Family's development needed the five-colored lotus!

After Lin Yongmao walked around the East Sea City market a few times, he generally understood the prices here.

The prices of Sea Demon Beast Materials were low here, but the prices of Medicinal Pills, Talismans, and other items were very high.

If he sold the Medicinal Pills he refined and the Talismans he drew here, he would definitely make a fortune.

However, he couldn't do this himself and needed to delegate others to help.

His time was limited; he needed to Cultivate, perform Alchemy, and so on. How could he have time to set up a stall himself?

This Xu Yue was a good candidate, but he still needed to investigate her thoroughly.

After buying many valuable Yao Beast Materials and spiritual plants, Lin Yongmao returned to Haidu Inn.

On the first floor of Haidu Inn, there were both food and drinks. Many Hunting Demon Team members would rest here, including members of the Fugui Monster Hunting Team.

Seeing Lin Yongmao walk in, Li Niannian quickly greeted him, "Lin Dage, over here, come quickly!"

Lin Yongmao quickly walked over, his gaze subtly sweeping over Kong San's tightly clutched wooden box: "It seems the objective of this trip has been achieved."

Li Niannian nodded vigorously: "Yes! Leader Kong has needed this demon core for a long time."

She didn't mention that she also needed this demon core.

She paused, looking at Lin Yongmao, her eyes becoming even more eager: "Lin Dage, the Fugui Monster Hunting Team suffered heavy losses this time... We really need a powerful individual like you to join!"

This time, she was no longer cautious but actively and earnestly extended the invitation again.

Kong San also walked over, still with a hint of excitement on his face, but upon hearing Li Niannian's words, he looked at Lin Yongmao seriously: "Fellow Daoist Lin, Niannian is right. Your strength and insight are evident to all, and they would greatly benefit our team. The Fugui Monster Hunting Team is willing to offer a fixed position and a fair share of the distribution."

Lin Yongmao was silent for a moment and did not immediately agree. As a newcomer, he needed to explore East Sea City and the nearby sea area, understanding the environment, resources, and even potential threats here.

But Li Niannian's next words made his heart stir.

Seeing Lin Yongmao hesitate, Li Niannian seemed to make a decision, lowering her voice and adding, "Lin Dage, if you agree to join, I can... share the [Demonic Technique] secret art that our Fugui Monster Hunting Team acquired with you!

The Demonic Technique can teach you how to initially utilize the power of a demon core. Most of the Cultivators in our East Sea rely on this method to assist in Core Formation!"

Her face was slightly flushed, clearly indicating that this condition was extremely tempting for Lin Yongmao. Many external Cultivators desired this secret art, but it was only in the hands of a few top Hunting Demon Teams.

Their Fugui Monster Hunting Team also exchanged a large amount of resources for it. The reason Kong San was able to form his Golden Core was by relying on this Demonic Technique to refine two demon cores, thus successfully forming his Golden Core.

"Demonic Technique?" Lin Yongmao's eyes narrowed slightly.

If he could learn this secret art, he could indeed make better use of any demon cores he might obtain. This value far exceeded that of merely joining a Hunting Demon Team.

He looked at Li Niannian's expectant eyes and Kong San's scrutinizing gaze, having already weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

"Good! I'll join!"

Li Niannian was overjoyed: "Our Fugui Monster Hunting Team now has five members again."

Lin Yongmao glanced at the others and asked, "Why isn't Fellow Daoist He here?"

Li Niannian explained, "He You's injuries are not light, and he was greatly affected this time. He won't be joining us for the next monster hunting operation for now."

Lin Yongmao nodded thoughtfully. Losing an arm must have been a huge blow to him.

The Fugui Monster Hunting Team currently has four members: leader Kong San (Golden Core Early Stage), Li Niannian (Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection), Qiao Qiaodi (Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection), and Lin Yongmao (Foundation Establishment Stage Late Stage).

It was only a matter of time before Lin Yongmao reached Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection.

Lin Yongmao, however, was not convinced by Kong San's role as leader; he was not suitable to be a leader, as he did not consider the overall strength growth of the team.

If the newly acquired demon core were given to Qiao Qiaodi or Li Niannian to absorb, they would have a chance to enter the Golden Core Stage.

Once the Fugui Monster Hunting Team had two Golden Core Stage Cultivators, they would be considered a first-class Hunting Demon Team in the sea area near East Sea City.

However, Lin Yongmao had just officially joined the Fugui Monster Hunting Team, so it was not appropriate to speak directly.

Kong San and Li Niannian valued Lin Yongmao's strength and his identity as a second-tier Talisman Maker, making his recruitment a completely correct decision.

In fact, with Lin Yongmao's identity as a second-tier Talisman Maker, it wouldn't be impossible for him to join a top Hunting Demon Team like the Mo Gui Hunting Squad.

However, Lin Yongmao dared not join directly, fearing being schemed against by other teams.

In the Fugui Monster Hunting Team, he was fully capable of protecting himself.

Kong San took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Lin Yongmao. This Jade Slip contained the secret art of [Demonic Technique], and Lin Yongmao happily accepted it.

Lin Yongmao directly immersed his Divine Sense into the Jade Slip.

The core of the Demonic Technique was to refine demon cores, transforming their energy into the spiritual power or true essence needed by oneself.

Lin Yongmao thought to himself, "If he had a third-tier demon core, he could now absorb the energy of a third-tier demon core and directly reach Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection."

This was even better than the effect of the Yellow Sprout Pill.